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Irish Examiner
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Garden Digest: Summer diary dates for the room outside
A spectacular celebration of gardens, heritage, nature, horticultural inspiration and sustainability, the 2025 Carlow Garden Festival promises to be a lively conversation that brings together leading names from the world of horticulture from today, Saturday, July 26, to Sunday, August 3. Now in its 23rd year, this beloved festival offers a nine-day programme of talks, guided tours, garden visits, workshops and culinary experiences. Today, Saturday, July 26, sees BBC Gardeners' World favourite Adam Frost join forces with rugby star Peter O'Mahony, as the great Munster and Ireland legend reveals his passion for gardening at an event at the Arboretum Home and Garden Heaven in Leighlinbridge (Eircode R93 P9F4), at 7.30pm; tickets, €25. Sarah Eberle, renowned for her record 19 gold medals at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, will share insights from her illustrious career in garden design during a talk at Borris House on Thursday, July 31. Sarah will discuss the creative process and evolution of design trends that have shaped her award-winning gardens, offering inspiration and practical advice for gardeners of all levels. Antony Barry and Noel O'Keeffe will host open gardens on Sunday, July 27, 10.30am-2.30pm, on the Bog Road, Carrigtwohill (Eircode T45 RX67). The event is in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland's Munster Branch. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. Owenabue Garden and Flower Club, Carrigaline, will host an evening walk at Bee FitzGerald's Garden, The Old Rectory, Templebreedy, Fennell's Bay, Crosshaven (Eircode P43 E129), on Monday, July 28, at 7pm; entry, €10, in aid of Cystic Fibrosis Ireland. Refreshments and parking are available. All welcome. Organisers of the recent Innishannon Gardens and Galleries event were delighted with its success. The event, on July 5 and 6, began in the parish hall where participants picked up a map and a ticket for €10, which gave entry to al gardens and galleries. A free minibus took participants around to any outlying gardens. The funds raised will enable the Tidy Towns group to pay for heritage signs around Innishannon recording the old village names before they are forgotten. Fota House & Gardens now offers an even more memorable visitor experience. A major programme of conservation and restoration has just been completed, to the value of €2.2m over four years, including structural roof repairs, revitalisation of the house's regency interiors, and the conservation of the McCarthy 19th-century landscape art collection. Victorian garden tours take place at 1.30pm on Wednesdays and Fridays — €10, adults; €8, seniors/students; €5, children. Do you have a news item or gardening club event for Garden Digest? Email gardening@
The Irish Sun
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Inside Peter O'Mahony & family's '10 days well spent' at Portugal resort as fans gush over ‘fabulous' & ‘beautiful' pics
PETER O'MAHONY and his family jetted of for a sunny holiday at a luxurious resort in Portugal. The Advertisement 7 Peter O'Mahony and his family jetted off to Portugal Credit: Instagram/jeskaomahony 7 They were joined by O'Mahony's mum and dad Credit: Instagram/jeskaomahony 7 Jess suggested he and his dad were twins Credit: Instagram/jeskaomahony 7 The family visited Quinta Dos Santos Credit: Instagram/jeskaomahony 7 And fans hailed the photos from the trip Credit: Instagram/jeskaomahony And it did not disappoint as they enjoyed a fabulous getaway including visiting the Quinta Dos Santos resort in Lagoa. Documenting the holiday on Instagram, Jess referred to it as "10 days well spent" while fans gushed over the photos she posted from it. One said: "Lots of happy faces" while a second posted: "Can't beat family & smiles ! Enjoy & travel safe" A third remarked: "Peter looks so happy and relaxed (probably because he can NOW focus on his lovely family…. AND garden)" Advertisement Read More on Peter O'Mahony A fourth said: "Beautiful pics and great memories" and a fifth commented: "Gorgeous photos" Once they returned home to Ireland, O'Mahony was straight into the back garden before he and Jess made their way to a special event in Cork. And at that function, his gardening fame led to an O'Mahony and fellow former and stars and Donncha O'Callaghan hosted an event to mark the beginning of the Lions' test series against Australia. Advertisement Most read in Rugby Union Afterwards, the ex-flanker was asked for an autograph by one of the supporters who had made the trip. However, it was not a rugby ball or jersey that the fan wanted signed; rather a shovel. Watch Peter O'Mahony fail at Takeshi's Castle-inspired water challenge leaving wife & kids in stitches Murray revealed the hilarious interaction on his Instagram Story, remarking: "Signing shovels is a new one". It demonstrated how, as well as being a legendary rugby player, the 37-year-old has also garnered a reputation for his gardening. Advertisement It is a project he is so proud of that O'Mahony makes sure the work is done even when he is not at home. Such was the case when he was away with the Such was his interest in what was going on at home that he shared a The mum-of-three responded to this by remarking how "Pierre gives no days off from gardening". Advertisement She subsequently posted a photo of a Facetime call with O'Mahony, although she suggested it was not between husband and wife. Jess quipped: "Pierre Facetiming his tomatoes". 7 Jessica and Peter O'Mahony in Portugal Credit: Instagram/jeskaomahony 7 A general shot of the beach Credit: Instagram/jeskaomahony Advertisement
The Irish Sun
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘That's a new one' jokes Conor Murray as extent of Peter O'Mahony's gardening fame revealed in unexpected fan moment
PETER O'MAHONY was approached for an autograph by a fan at an event in Cork - but what he was asked to sign had nothing to do with rugby. O'Mahony and fellow former 2 Peter O'Mahony, Conor Murray, and Donncha O'Callaghan hosted an event in Cork 2 O'Mahony was asked to sign a shovel afterwards Afterwards, the ex-flanker was asked for an autograph by one of the supporters who had made the trip. However, it was not a rugby ball or jersey that the fan wanted signed; rather a shovel. Murray revealed the hilarious interaction on his Instagram Story, remarking: "Signing shovels is a new one". It demonstrated how, as well as being a legendary rugby player, the 37-year-old has also garnered a reputation for his gardening. Read More on Peter O'Mahony It is a project he is so proud of that O'Mahony makes sure the work is done even when he is not at home. Such was the case when he was away with the Such was his interest in what was going on at home that he shared a The mum-of-three responded to this by remarking how "Pierre gives no days off from gardening". Most read in Rugby Union She subsequently posted a photo of a Facetime call with O'Mahony, although she suggested it was not between husband and wife. Jess quipped: "Pierre Facetiming his tomatoes". Peter O'Mahony shares gardening update 'I've been planning for years' on Instagram It is a good thing that the mum-of-three has been helping out with the garden while her husband has been away considering the The dad-of-three took to Alongside a video of the work being done, O'Mahony revealed that it had required 15 bags of manure and three TONNES of mulch. He explained: "I've been planning to revamp the herbaceous planting in all 3 beds over the last few years. "I'm happy with the structural planting now but I knew the flowering had a big refresh in it. "Over a few weeks recently we removed all bulbs, perennial plants, plants that I had moved from pots into beds and weeds. "We then drew up a small list of plants that we repeated in groups along the boarders. "2 of the smaller beds are quite shaded so the planting in them is different to the long boarder witch is mostly full sun. "We planted nearly 300 perennials and some grasses throughout the 3 beds. "Then added lots of garden compost and 15 bags of well rotted manure followed by 3 tonne bags of mulch. "I think what we've come up with now is a longer flowering period that should have interest from Spring to Autumn. "Plan is now to do a full planting of bulbs come winter time but as of now I'm delighted with the way it's turning out. "I'll keep you up dated on how it matures…!"
TimesLIVE
28-06-2025
- Sport
- TimesLIVE
Springboks batter Baabaas in Cape Town
There were times when this clash did not carry the majesty or grandeur of matches in time honoured Barbarians tradition. The rain that fell on the Grand Parade played a spoiling hand here too but the Springboks kept their powder dry and mustered their champion qualities to thoroughly vanquish the rag-tag visitors. Sure, the rain and accompanying greasy conditions put paid to this match living up to its true festival billing in the first half but through the mist and the drizzle the Springboks, at times viscerally, left no one in doubt they are a team endowed with champion qualities after the break. The first half left the impression that another government sponsored sports wash perhaps got what it deserved from the weeping gods, but the Boks rose above that through their heaven-sent bench in the second half. When the Boks deployed their bench in the 45th minute it did not send tremors around the rugby globe as it did the last time they contested the Qatar Cup. When they humbled the All Blacks in London last year seven hulking forwards were pressed into battle en masse. Nonetheless the impact of the bench was immediately felt on Saturday when replacement prop Jan-Hendrik Wessels dotted down barely two minutes after removing his puffer jacket. That score helped break the dam wall. In the end though it wasn't the Boks' razzmatazz that won the day but their ability to fastidiously stick to script. Their cohesion, particularly up front, ground down the visitors leaving Peter O'Mahony, Sam Cane and others perhaps showing their crusty vintage. The Baabaas at times looked like a team that conceived some of their line-out routines in the bar or conference rooms of Camps Bay's Bay Hotel. As is their staple, the Barbarians were forced to live off scraps. They made little headway as the Boks thud them back in the tackle. With their momentum stunted the odds on them winning this game was as long as the beer queues on this precinct. There were several Boks with a point to prove and almost all did so with aplomb. Lock Lood de Jager cut an influential figure throughout in his first game in the Green and Gold since 2023. De Jager's full restoration to the Bok fold will come as a major boost. His line-out prowess is supreme, while his leg drives in the maul carries weight. It was from his line-out take in the sixth minute that the Boks drove the Barbarians back over their own tryline. Hooker Malcolm Marx was again the grateful beneficiary. That try came on the back of the Barbarians failing to gather the wet ball. Soon after visiting flyhalf Josh Jacomb again dropped the ball to present the Boks a platform from which to launch. The hosts duly did and though they appeared hemmed in by the defence Aphelele Fassi's deft toe prod gave Cheslin Kolbe something of the chase. He scored en route to a man of the match performance. No.8 Jean-Luc du Preez, another long-time absentee from the Boks ranks, was full of honest endeavour. Perhaps predictably given the conditions, flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu delivered a mixed bag. Scrumhalf Morne van den Berg's intelligent use of the boot caged the Barbarians inside their own territory, while replacement Cobus Reinach injected energy and purpose after the break. Kurt-Lee Arendse was typically hawkish in eyeing opportunity, Kolbe played as if fit with all-weather tyres, while Fassi was full of the lustre that has characterised his season. Kolbe was electrifying in the second half. The visitors' scrum infractions started to mount in the first half as the trimmed down tight head prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye made his presence felt in Bok colours. The Boks however did not maintain their grip in that facet and the tourists grew stronger as the first half wore on. Melvyn Jaminet opened the visitors' score in the 65th minute but by then the tourists' baabaalas was well in the making.
The Irish Sun
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Barbarians post ‘our most requested pic' of Peter O'Mahony and rival-turned-teammate as fans joke ‘if you know you know'
PETER O'MAHONY starred alongside a nemesis-turned-teammate in the Barbarians' "most requested picture" before their match against South Africa. 2 Peter O'Mahony has teamed up with Sam Cane with the Barbarians 2 He had a famous bust up with the New Zealand international Credit: Shaun Roy/Sportsfile He is one of three It will be a last hurrah for O'Mahony and Healy, who are both retiring from rugby , while Murray will be moving abroad. Another eye-catching addition is Tempers flared Read More on Peter O'Mahony But It was an exchange between Peter O'Mahony and Sam Cane that stole plenty of attention O'Mahony took aim at the New Zealand skipper by telling him he wasn't on the level of Richie McCaw. The dynamic flankers were involved in an altercation before O'Mahony's comments were caught on the referee's mic. He could be heard saying: 'Who do you think you are? Most read in Rugby Union "You're a s*** Richie McCaw, pal.' This infamous exchange was played up by the Barbarians when posting a photo of the pair together in training. Peter O'Mahony shares gardening update 'I've been planning for years' on Instagram The Baa Baas said: "Our most requested picture to post this week. No idea why". Fans made light of the saga in the comments, with one saying: "Is that Richie?? They both look a bit like him …. almost but not fully Rich!" A second posted: "Would laugh if at the end of the week Sam says "Pete as captains go you were a s***…" A third simply commented: "IYKYK" and a fourth quipped: "Peter and a s*** Richie McCaw?" Despite being far from home, the dad-of-three has remained attentive to his garden, going so far as to Such has been his interest that he shared a screengrab from a surveillance camera of the mum-of-three Jess responded to this by remarking how "Pierre gives no days off from gardening". She subsequently posted a photo of a Facetime call with O'Mahony, although she suggested it was not between husband and wife. Jess quipped: "Pierre Facetiming his tomatoes". It is a good thing that the mum-of-three has been helping out with the garden while her husband has been away considering the
